What Types Of Modems Can And Cant Be Used For ADSL1?
• A user can use any ADSL1 modem of their choice to connect to Exetels ADSL1 service. • The most commonly used modems in our experience come from Netcomm, DLink, Netgear, Billion, Alcatel and Draytech; however many other brands and types are successfully used. • You can’t use the modems used to connect to your dial up service or (in practically all cases) the modems built in to laptops and notebooks. • What Is A Line Filter And Do I Need One? • A telephone line filter is a device that filters out signals that would interfere with a telephone voice conversation and vice versa. • You will need one line filter for each device attached to the same line as your ADSL1 service in most circumstances. • One line filter is included with most ADSL1 modems. • What Is A Splitter And Do I Need One? • A simple splitter allows a user to split one telephone line so that more than one device can plug in to a single telephone outlet and costs around $5.00 from most electrical stores. If you only have one
